Just like other parts of your home, it’s common for the chimney to get damaged.  According to chimney masonry repair professionals, there are many reasons why your chimney might get damaged. Some of these reasons include:

You used the wrong chimney bricks

While bricks might look the same, they aren’t. According to contractors, there are many types of bricks. For example, there are interior and exterior bricks. There are also bricks designed for different climates. Inexperienced chimney contractors and do-it-yourselfers don’t know the difference in the bricks thus buy any that they come across.

As you know, when you use the wrong bricks the chimney doesn’t last for a long time. For example, when you buy bricks designed for the cold climate and install them in a hot area, chances are that the bricks will crumble within a short time.

To be on the safe side you should always consult an experienced chimney contractor on the best bricks to buy. It’s even better if you could let the contractor buy the bricks for you.

The chimney bricks have broken

Your masonry chimney will also get damaged when the bricks you use break.  In most cases, bricks break due to freeze and thaw cycles. During construction, bricks are finished with a hard non-porous outer shell that allows them to withstand water. Due to the thaw and freeze cycles, the shell gets broken thus exposing the inside of the brick to the environment. Water starts getting into your chimney and within no time it gets destroyed.

You hired an inexperienced chimney contractor

It’s often said that you should never follow a blind man. You should also never hire an inexperienced masonry contractor to install your chimney. An inexperienced professional won’t know the right way of installing the bricks, the proper way of making the mixtures thus will make plenty of mistakes.

To be on the safe side you should undertake a lot of research before hiring a contractor. For peace of mind hire a professional who has been in the industry for at least 5 years. Such a professional will not only properly install the chimney, he/she will also give you advice on the right design of chimney that you should construct.

Conclusion

These are some of the reasons why your chimney might get damaged. To minimize damage, work with an experienced chimney company. Also, ensure that you use the right chimney bricks.